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2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan ready to roll January 23-24

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DETROIT - The 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, presented by FOX Sports Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24, and features an exciting lineup of appearances in Detroit and around the state of Michigan. Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski, Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila, Manager Brad Ausmus, coaches, players, broadcasters and Detroit's favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey traveling in two buses and an additional dozen vehicles, across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.

"We are thrilled to get the 2014 Winter Caravan rolling and meet fans throughout the state of Michigan, Northwest Ohio and into Canada," said Elaine Lewis, Vice President of Community and Public Affairs for the Tigers. "We have added new stops and we are revisiting destinations with electric atmospheres that our players, manager and coaching staff are certain to enjoy. We are excited to warm up these cold winter months with the excitement that only a new baseball season can bring."

The 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will be making stops at nearly 30 locations, including 12 new destinations. In additions to the new stops, the caravan will also be visiting a pair of cities not visited in previous caravans. The Metro Bus will make a stop in Hamtramck, while the West Bus will debut in Battle Creek.

A variety of season ticket options for the upcoming 2014 season are currently on sale. Ticket packages are available for as low as $15 per game and include great benefits. For more information or to purchase season tickets, call (313) 471-2255, email seasontickets@tigers.mlb.com or visit tigers.com.

1:15-2:15 p.m. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganTheodore Levin U.S. Courthouse 231 West Lafayette Blvd., Detroit
· Tigers players will participate in a rally with courthouse employees
· Players will take part in a meet and greet with United States District Judges in Chief Judge Rosen's chambers prior to the rally

1:45-2:30 p.m. AAA Employee Safe Driving RallyAmerican Automobile Association One Auto Club Drive, Dearborn
· Two Tigers players will participate in a AAA Safe Driving Rally with AAA Employees
· Players will take a ride in a AAA driving simulator

5:00-6:00 p.m. Detroit Tigers Kids RallyFord Community and Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
· Tigers players will participate in an interactive rally for young fans kicking off the Tigers' 2014 Strikeout Bullying campaign
· All participants will receive a Strikeout Bullying wristband
· Players will take part in a private meet and greet with Dreams Come True Guests, select members of the Detroit Tigers Kids Club and Radio Disney contest winners
· Interactive, energetic event for kids with raffle prizes
· Tigers' mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
· (Tickets Required - A limited number of tickets area available at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center Box Office, which is located at 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126. Box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.)

4:00-6:00 p.m. Hockeytown AuthenticsHockeytown Authentics 1845 East Big Beaver Road, Troy
· Fans have the opportunity to take a photo with two Tigers players in exchange for a donation of canned food to benefit the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan
· A minimum of a 6 can donation is required for a wristband to take one photo with the Tigers players. (Maximum of 150 wristbands will be distributed for a guaranteed opportunity for a photo. Wristband distribution will begin at 4 p.m.)
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, January 24
11:00-11:45 a.m. National Coney Island National Coney Island 30140 Van Dyke Avenue, Warren
· Two Tigers players will serve as celebrity waiters for customers at National Coney Island
· Tigers mascot PAWS will also be in attendance
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

10:15-11:40 a.m. General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck AssemblyComerica Park 2100 Woodward Avenue, DetroitGM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly 2500 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit
· Photo opportunity with Tigers players and Cadillac ELR vehicles
· A three Cadillac ELR caravan will lead the bus to the plant from Comerica Park
· Tigers players will receive a tour of the plant and also participate in a rally with assembly line workers

2:15-2:55 p.m. Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit 431 Howard Street, Detroit
· Tigers players will learn about the DEA's responsibilities and participate in a rally with local law enforcement agents
· Players will present a jersey to local law enforcement agents
· Media is not permitted

3:00-4:00 p.m. North American International Auto ShowNorth American International Auto Show One Washington Boulevard, Detroit
· Tigers players will participate in a private meet and greet with select executives from the Auto Show and General Motors
· Players will participate in the daily Auto Show parade
· Players will take part in a roundtable question and answer session in the Chevrolet display area
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

3:15-3:45 p.m. Michigan United/Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Southwest Solutions/555 Gallery555 Gallery 2801 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit
· An art gallery located in a diverse and culturally active neighborhood, formerly a Detroit Police Department precinct, showcases the artwork inspired by the Southwest Detroit Community
· Tigers players will tour the facility followed by a short question and answer session
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

5:45-9:15 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps Winter BanquetDeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
· Special Guest: Erin Cummings, Actress, Mittens for Detroit
· Mitten collection at the door to benefit Mittens for Detroit
· Tigers players will meet and greet with Veterans prior to the start of the banquet
· Players will meet and greet with the Agar Family of Rockford, MI
· Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission will distribute information
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
· Ticketed Event; Tickets are available by calling the West Michigan Whitecaps at 616-784-4131